Braden McCurdy

Chief Executive Officer, Broker & Auctioneer

Having grown up in the auction industry, Braden is passionate about the real estate industry and continuously looks for new ways to increase the success of his clients' property sales. He is credited with developing McCurdy's web-based content management system for real estate auctions to better handle large volumes of real estate auctions and transactions, allowing McCurdy agents to better serve their clients' needs and goals. Braden has held many different positions within the company over the years, from obtaining his real estate license in 1999 to becoming Managing Broker in 2012 and finally Chief Executive Officer in 2016.

Designations

CAI – Certified Auctioneers Institute
AARE – Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate
AMM – Auction Marketing Management

Industry Involvement

Braden is a distinguished leader in real estate, known for his innovative approach to successful transactions and visionary leadership. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 REALTORS® in South Central Kansas for units sold— competing with over 2,500 agents. His performance has earned him the prestigious Diamond Club Award annually since its inception from the REALTORS® of South Central Kansas and Braden is selling between $30 million and $60 million annually. Braden is bonded and regularly court appointed by the Federal Bankruptcy Court for liquidation, regularly provides Probate Court opinion of values and experienced serving as a Commissioner for complex partition suits.

National Auctioneers Association (2007 – Present)
- 2024-2026 Board of Directors and Promotions Committee Chair, formerly Advocacy Committee
- Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation & Certified Auctioneers Institute Instructor
Kansas Auctioneers Association Member (2007 - Present)
- 2019-2021 Board of Directors
- 2022 Past President
South Central Kansas MLS
- 2006- 2010, 2025-2026 Board of Directors
- 2007 Secretary/Treasurer, 2008 President-Elect - 2009 Past President
REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (Member since 1999)
- 2014-2016, 2020-2023 Board of Directors
- 2021 - Secretary/Treasurer, 2022 - President-Elect, 2023 Past President
- 2025 Walter Morris Broker of the Year Award
Kansas Association of REALTORS® (Member since 1999)
- 2017, 2020, 2026 Board of Directors
- 2025-2026 Budget and Finance Committee & RPAC Trustees
National Association of REALTORS® (Member since 1999)
- 2025-2026 Broker Engagement Council Member

Community Involvement

Beyond brokerage, Braden's leadership extends to community boards, activities and involvement.

Wichita Business Journal – Power 50 (2024)
Wichita Business Journal – Executives of the Year (2023)
Wichita Business Journal – 40 under 40 (2012)
Wichita Wagonmasters Member – (2010 – Present)
Member | Dean’s Advisory Board | W. Frank Barton School of Business | Wichita State University (2020 – 2026)
Union State Bank | Advisory Board of Directors

Education

Wichita State University (1998-2002) – Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship - Minors: Marketing & Management
Scholarships
- Daniel Carney Endowed Scholarship
- Spurrier Endowed Scholarship
- William L. Graham Scholarship
- Barton Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Extra-Curricular
- Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
- Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
- ACE (Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs)
- Interfraternity Council
- Student Activities Council
Real Estate Sales License – State of Kansas – Obtained in 1999
Real Estate Broker License – State of Kansas – Obtained in 2005
Real Estate Broker License – State of Colorado – Obtained in 2018